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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE TRANSFERS 11/18 CHAPTER G PAGE 9

When an individual gives away cash, he does not receive any compensation. The amount given away is the amount of the transfer. The period of ineligibility for transferring a resource for less than fair market value may apply unless one of the exceptions in Chapter G – Sections 13 through 18 is met. 8.1.1. Verification Use the following procedures when an individual alleges having spent or given away cash in order to determine whether the spent/given away cash was a compensated transfer of resources and current market value was received in return:  Obtain the individual's signed statement to document how the cash was spent.  If the allegation is questionable, obtain available evidence to support the allegation (e.g., sales receipts for purchases, bank statements showing withdrawals, etc.). o An individual may not be able to provide an exact “to the penny” accounting for purchases. Therefore, any reasonable accounting should be accepted. o An individual may allege an expenditure that cannot be corroborated. If the explanation appears reasonable, accept the individual’s written statement.  Document your determination. For example: “Mr. Jones' spending of $1400 in 7/16 is a valid transfer and he received fair market value.” Example 1: Allegation Accepted - During her redetermination, Ms. Barrett submitted bank records showing resources over the $2,000 limit for 3/16 and 4/16 followed by a $750 withdrawal in 5/16 which brought her total resources below the limit. Ms. Barrett provides a signed statement that she used $150 for utility bills, $170 for a dentist bill, $300 for car repairs, and $130 for plumbing repairs. Assuming there is no conflicting information, there is no need to request receipts to verify these allegations.